| Tail Number / N-Number | N8401U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172F |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17252301 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | FRANKLIN |
| Engine Model | 6A&6V335 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 210 hp (157 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MORALES JERARDO S |
| Street | 2165 CLOVER LEAF SCHOOL RD |
| City | BELLEVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62223-7001 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-11-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-09-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52701147 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB8267 |